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Section: Community
Headline: 5 Generations - McGuire, Malone, Lyons, Oberholtzer
Family members gathered recently for this five-generations photo. Pictured are (standing from left) Patrick McGuire, grandfather, Karen Malone, great-grandmother, Lisa Lyons, mother, and (seated) Ruby Oberholtzer, great-great-grandmother, holding Sean Lyons.
November 3, 2009
Section: Milestones
Headline: ANNIVERSARY - Larson
Daryl and Janet Larson
November 3, 2009
Section: Milestones
Headline: ANNIVERSARY - Bristol
Orrie and Jim Bristol
November 3, 2009
Section: Milestones
Headline: ANNIVERSARY - Green
Ed and Rita Green
November 3, 2009
Section: Milestones
Headline: ANNIVERSARY - Rucinski
Jacqueline and Arnold Rucinski
November 3, 2009
Section: Milestones
Headline: ENGAGEMENT - Violand-Page
Lauren Violand and James Page II
November 3, 2009
Section: Milestones
Headline: ENGAGEMENT - Thorp-Byrd
Jeffrey Byrd and Tiffany Thorp
November 3, 2009
Section: Milestones
Headline: WEDDING - Williams-Sharpe
Heidi and Randy Sharpe
November 3, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Hundreds turn out to be vaccinated for H1N1
First in line and first person to receive an H1N1 flu shot Monday at Illinois Valley Community College was Greg Matteson of Ottawa. Matteson tried his luck previously at a Grundy County vaccination clinic, but the vaccine was depleted before his turn was up. The La Salle County Health Department held Monday's clinic at IVCC for high-priority individuals.
November 3, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: 'He was just a good man': Parishioners fondly recall Bolerasky
Bolerasky

November 3, 2009
Section: Sports
Headline: Woodland celebrates fall seasons -- Golfers, spikers honored
Four members of the 2009 Woodland volleyball squad received special awards at Monday’s Woodland Fall Sports Banquet. Pictured above (left to right) are: Jess Miller (Most Assists), Becky Clark (Golden Volleyball/Highest GPA), Sarah Martin (Most Points, Most Kills, MVP) and Sara Spaniol (Most Digs).

November 3, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: 'Ripe With Potential'
Anthony D'Anna of Judson University in Elgin takes a photo of a downtown Ottawa building as part of an intimate architectural study on how best to revitalize the business sector. Ten graduate students gave presentations Monday at City Hall that offered unique possibilities for the city's future.
November 3, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Illinois American Water upgrading treatment plant
Dave Clifton, operations superintendent at the Illinois American Water Streator plant, at the dam on the Vermilion River in Streator.

November 3, 2009
Section: Columnists
Headline: Still trying to understand insurance reform


November 3, 2009
Section: Columnists
Headline: Our first good look at Streator
The Rev. John H. Schmidtke, The Write Team

November 3, 2009
Section: Opinion
Headline: What would you do with an I&M Canal?
Mules Moe and Larry tended by Matt Jury pull the "The Volunteer,” a replica of an 1840s Illinois & Michigan Canal passenger vessel, along a restored stretch of canal path in La Salle. The Canal Corridor Association now is looking for more ideas to promote the canal.

November 3, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Weger parole decision set
Weger, 1960

November 3, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: New human resources boss at Ottawa hospital
Sue Swong, manager of human resources at Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center, has been with the hospital for two years.

November 3, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Ottawa Regional names new director of compliance
Lynn A. DeWilfond, new director of compliance and special projects at Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center, will oversee all aspects of the hospital’s compliance program.

November 3, 2009
Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Fond Farewell: Seth retires after 37 years at Pleasant View
Dora Seth pauses while saying a few words to well-wishers gathered at her retirement party. Cindy Duncan, Pleasant View administrator, left, and Roger Paulsberg, President/Ceo of Lutheran Life Communities, right, thanked Seth for her years of service.

November 2, 2009
Section: Obituaries
Headline: Ruth R. Forbes 1914-2009
Forbes
November 2, 2009
Section: Obituaries
Headline: Donna M. (Sampson) Becker 1959-2009
Becker
November 2, 2009
Section: Obituaries
Headline: Mary 'Enid' Kirkpatrick 1919-2009
Kirkpatrick
November 2, 2009
Section: Community
Headline: CLUB - Starved Rock Cycling Association
Pictured are Barb Kratz, Kent Terry, Gary Kirkpatrick, Bob McCullough and Marshall Polakoff, having a great time setting up for the Oct. 4 Pumpkin Pie Ride. A total of 406 riders attended. Funds will be used throughout the community and state promoting a bicycle friendly environment.
November 2, 2009
Section: Community
Headline: 4 Generations - Threadgill, Thompson
Family members gathered recently for this four-generations photo. Pictured are (from left) Mylinda Threadgill, mother, Aric (front), Austin and Aaron Threadgill, Nancy Thompson, grandmother, and Marie Thompson, great-grandmother, all of Ottawa.

November 2, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Look-See
A patron of a downtown Streator beauty salon Saturday gets an up-close look of a child dressed as a witch. The child was participating in Halloween trick-or-treating as businesses were distributing candy.
November 2, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Halloween March
Gumby and a purple-clad witch depart a downtown Streator business Saturday after receiving candy on Halloween, one of the sweetest days of the year for children.
November 2, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Along For The Ride
Receiving a ride Saturday are (from left) Macie, Bella and Huston Hart. The children were participating in Halloween trick-or- treating as Ottawa downtown businesses were distributing candy.
November 2, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Presidential March
Victor (left) and Charlie Mullen portray presidents George Washington (left) and Abraham Lincoln at they go trick-or- treating Saturday morning in downtown Ottawa.
November 2, 2009
Section: Columnists
Headline: Say hello to the next Write Team


November 2, 2009
Section: Columnists
Headline: Golden days for 'Leaf Peepers'


November 2, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Spotlight: Working: Jim Mazak keeping order in the court
Jim Mazak

November 2, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Doctor recommended: Doctors recommend high-risk groups get H1N1 vaccine
Sally Ruhland, registered nurse at Ottawa Regional Hospital, gives the H1N1 vaccine to Dr. Robert Maguire. A H1N1 vaccine clinic for priority groups is today from 3 to 7 p.m. at Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby.

November 2, 2009
Section: Sports
Headline: STRONG TO THE FINISH -- Newark survives Marquette for 4th straight regional championship
Newark’s Miranda Schmidt (above) tips the ball over the net to the Marquette side during Saturday’s regional championship match at Somonauk. The Lady Norsemen took home their fourth straight title with a two-game victory over the Lady Crusaders.

November 2, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Deer/vehicle accidents can cost a lot dough
As the weather cools and darkness falls earlier in the day, deer, in their mating season, are more active. Roaming herds then become a greater danger to motorists. La Salle County now ranks in the top ten counties for deer/vehicle accidents, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

November 1, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Sweet day in downtown Ottawa and Streator
Receiving a ride Saturday are (from left) Macie, Bella and Huston Hart. The children were participating in Halloween trick-or- treating as Ottawa downtown businesses were distributing candy.
November 1, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Robinson hired as new Chamber office coordinator
Robinson
November 1, 2009
Section: Kids & Teens
Headline: OTHS grad earns education award
Eric Sweetwood

November 1, 2009
Section: Obituaries
Headline: Donald E. Lucas 1936-2009
Lucas
November 1, 2009
Section: Obituaries
Headline: Randall Wright 1942-2009
Wright
November 1, 2009
Section: Obituaries
Headline: Robert M. 'Pete' Katrein 1937-2009
Katrein
November 1, 2009
Section: Columnists
Headline: Saying goodbye to part of your day


October 31, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Marathon Men — Postal workers retire with 100 years combined service
Keith Rorem sorts mail at the Ottawa Post Office recently. Rorem and co-worker Ron Kotecki started on the same day, Sept. 28, 1959, and are both retiring today.

October 31, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: Guess what: Your tenant deals in drugs
Ottawa Police Chief Brian Zeilmann

October 31, 2009
Section: Today's News
Headline: 'Are your footprints worth following?'
After asking the students of Northlawn School to raise their hands if they have ever been to a funeral, Streator resident John Washko raises a card from his son's funeral. Washko's son, Aaron, died of a heroin overdose in 2008. Washko was part of the Red Ribbon Week program speaking about the dangers of drugs.

October 31, 2009
Section: Sports
Headline: STREATOR'S KING KANE
Last Friday was supposed to be Kelly Kane's final appearance on the sidelines as head coach of the Streator Bulldogs. However, the Ottawa Township High School strike eliminated the contest. Still, Kane's players didn't allow Kane to go out without honoring the STHS coach of the last 10 years. The football players had a team picture taken with Kane in the gym, and each player individually thanked Kane for his service at STHS. Kane, who also is the school's athletics director, is set to step down at the end of this school year.

October 31, 2009